Sarcheshmeh Bridge

Sarcheshmeh Bridge is located in the village of Mardagh in Maragheh County, East Azerbaijan Province, and is regarded as one of the most important historic bridges in the region. The bridge was built over the Mardagh River, which rises in the Sahand highlands, and in the past it served as an important link between Maragheh, Mianeh and Hashtrud.

The architecture of Sarcheshmeh Bridge consists of three spans, with the middle span larger than the two side spans. To control flood waters, two small arches have been built on either side of the middle span. The bridge is built of stone, and its piers are constructed of local "Sanjan" stone; the arches are faced with red brick. The bridge is about 42 meters long, roughly 4.5 meters wide and about 6.8 meters high above the riverbed. It was registered as one of Iran's national heritage sites on 17 Esfand 1381 (Solar Hijri) under registration number 7540.

Today, traffic over the bridge has declined and its use is mainly tourist-oriented. Visitors can head from central Maragheh toward the village of Mardagh, and road signs will guide them to the bridge. The best time to visit is spring and early summer, when the river's flow and the surrounding natural scenery are at their most beautiful. When visiting, it is recommended to view the bridge from above and from its side, and to avoid entering damaged sections so that this historic heritage is preserved.